William Nicholson to Mrs. Henry Crocheron, Jan. 14, 1862

Mrs. Henry Crocheron,
Bastrop,
Bastrop Co.,
Texas.

In Mr. Nichol's Home near Camp Terry,
Jan. 14th, 1862.

Dear Aunt--
I believe I will write to you tonight "and let you know how I am coming on"--

I am staying with O. H. Shipp. He is sick in a private house. I came over to wait on him day before yesterday and I will probably stay with him until he gets well. Our regiment is gradually moving back to Bowling Green--two companies went today and two more will leave tomorrow, including Ferrill's. They will then leave one at a time until they all get to B. G. I wrote to Mary Ann the other day and I spoke of having very warm weather here. It is somewhat different now--last night we had a little sleet and the ground was frozen hard. Today it has been snowing and everything is as white as snow. * * *

Pay day came at last--we were paid off yesterday for two months from 7 Sept. to 7 Nov. in Confederate bills. I rec'd $24.00. We had an election for Col. today (Lubbock is dead) which resulted in the election of Capt. John A. Wharton. S. C. Ferrill was his opponent but was badly beaten. * * *

Some of the boys have been taking up free Negroes lately. They intend making them cook and wash for them. I believe some went out tonight as cold as it is on some like excursion.

There are lots of parties and weddings about here. I have not been to any--some of hte Rangers have and speak of having a very pleasant time. There has no more clothing come to us yet. I am not in need of anything at present. * * * I will promise you more news when I get up among the Yankees, Hessians, etc., etc. I am still enjoying the best of health.

From your affectionate Nephew,

Wm. Nicholson.

Jones, Margaret Belle, ed. Bastrop; a compilation of material relating to the history of the town of Bastrop, with letters written by Terry Rangers. Bastrop: NP. 1936.

 

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